Top Practices

JUNE 27, 2023

They need to be able to clearly communicate these to their patients when asked. The internal marketing system should be generating patient referrals and raising the awareness of the practice services in the community. Patient satisfaction is a result of excellent clinical care and great patient service.

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Patient Satisfaction Communication Continuing Education Follow-Up 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether it is through secure messaging, telehealth services, or interactive patient portals, these tools offer multiple avenues for patients to engage with their healthcare. The opportunity for patients to take charge of their own health leads to better outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.

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Patient Satisfaction Appointments Communication Scheduling 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. EMR API integration may be the key to achieve better communication between care providers, systems, and offer scalability. Improved Patient Satisfaction Patient well-being and satisfaction is the key objective of any healthcare organization.

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HIPAA Appointments EHR / EMR Billing 40

Valant

MARCH 25, 2024

If your practice becomes disorganized during the switch, or if things like scheduling and accessing the patient portal become difficult for clients, it will impact the quality of care you deliver, and could ultimately cost you clients. Here are some key considerations for minimizing disruption for patients during an EHR switch.

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Scheduling Communication Appointments Documentation 52

Valant

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

For example, through outcome measurement tools in EHR systems, practitioners can monitor changes in patients’ symptoms, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and identify any patterns of progress or stagnation. Patient satisfaction is shaped by the details as much as by the big picture.

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Billing Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52

DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Language barriers in healthcare mean that the patient and healthcare services providers do not speak the same language. Provide bilingual medical documentation as a response to lack of access to healthcare Begin by understanding the needs of your patient population. What are language barriers in healthcare?

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Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

Health Prime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When paired with diminishing payer reimbursements, the importance of collecting balances escalates significantly. Effective collections are multifaceted and require a strategic blend of proactive measures, clear communication, and innovative technologies. Clear and concise statements are essential for effective communication.

Billing 52

Billing Follow-Up Communication Insurance 52

E-Clinic

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The most important factor is of course your patient’s health and safety, and not providing the necessary information and services could result in your patient experiencing adverse events. By offering a comprehensive aftercare package within your treatment plan, you’ll improve outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction.

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Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Appointments Clinic Management 52

Northwest Career College

JULY 16, 2024

Regular auditing and comprehensive training of your billing staff can help enhance charge capture accuracy, ensuring all billable services are appropriately documented and billed. Patient Payment Collection Rate The Patient Payment Collection Rate refers to how well your practice collects payments directly from the patient.

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Billing Medication Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction 40

Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

Prioritizing good communication with patients is another important consideration that also impacts the staffing, technology, and training needed. Training sessions should cover the steps involved in the billing cycle, from verifying patient insurance coverage to submitting claims to following up on denials.

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Billing Documentation Follow-Up Insurance 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 27, 2024

By integrating scheduling, documentation, and revenue cycle tools into one unified system, athenahealth aims to reduce the complexity and time required to manage these critical functions. This consolidation leads to increased efficiency, allowing healthcare providers to focus more on patient care than administrative tasks.

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Billing Patient Satisfaction Appointments Patient Care 52

Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

In one widely reported incident involving a fatal medication error , the nurse noted that her fatigue from working a double shift the previous day played a major role in the negative patient safety outcome that occurred. Increase the likelihood that your nurses will stay by focusing on communication and collaboration.

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Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Critical Thinking Patient Satisfaction 52

DropStat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The importance of nurses educating patients is well known and documented in studies showing that patient education results in greater patient compliance and leads to better health outcomes. Moreover, healthcare is increasingly shifting towards patient- and consumer-centered healthcare.

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Patient Education Discharges Documentation Scheduling 40

Relias

JUNE 23, 2022

With the versatility that diversity brings, your competitors can achieve better gains in patient satisfaction and health outcomes. If your organization’s policies don’t prohibit these behaviors or require respectful communication and conduct, you should revise your policies as soon as possible. Uplift Employees.

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Patient Satisfaction Communication Documentation Care Plan 52

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Leaders connecting with their nurses Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Associate Executive Director of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow, New York, acknowledged the importance of presence and communication with staff. Good communication is a foundational tenet of respect.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation 52

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Leaders connecting with their nurses Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Associate Executive Director of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Phelps Hospital Northwell Health in Sleepy Hollow, New York, acknowledged the importance of presence and communication with staff. Good communication is a foundational tenet of respect.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation 52

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Delayed Care: In emergency situations, the time taken to locate and access crucial patient information can negatively affect health outcomes and, in some cases, become a matter of life or death. Real-time access to updated patient information enables better-informed decision-making during patient consultations.

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Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests 40

Coronis Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Best practices in hospital billing and coding processes are key to guiding coders as they navigate the complexities of chart documentation. Revision of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, changing the way providers are reimbursed for evaluation and management services, which affects coding and documentation requirements.

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Best Practices Hospital Medical Coding Documentation 52

Myndshft Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Delays and denials create barriers to care, which can lead to treatment abandonment, which directly impacts patient satisfaction and health outcomes. By embracing this technology, you can unlock new revenue potential, streamline your operations, and significantly enhance patient satisfaction.

Patient Satisfaction 40

Patient Satisfaction Diagnostics Best Practices Documentation 40

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Augmedix was one of the early companies to use AI for ambient clinical documentation. How does ambient documentation work? From a user’s perspective, ambient clinical intelligence is pretty simple: tell the computer to start listening, complete a regular patient visit, and – voilà!

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Documentation HIPAA Patient Satisfaction Medication 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Communication Transformational leaders use effective communication skills to build trust and establish a shared vision around a culture of safety where everyone understands their role in working to protect patients. Rarely does a single provider or clinician handle every aspect of a patient’s care.

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Patient Safety Teamwork Patient Satisfaction Follow-Up 52